Minneapolis: U.S. Food and Wine Destinations

Chefs cooking in the open kitchen at Demi in Minneapolis
Demi provides intimate dining in the middle of the bustling downtown North Loop neighborhood. (Courtesy of Demi)

Here’s a town that understands its heritage while also turning the corner on what it can become. This includes redefining Midwestern cooking, and for that reason, the City of Lakes should be on your culinary radar. Minneapolis is also a city that emphasizes leisure time, with extensive bike paths and trails along waterways such as the Mississippi River and the Chain of Lakes, plus great shopping, artisanal goods, fine theaters and art museums. Use our travel guide to plan your next food-and-wine adventure!

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